Arboretum GC
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4.0
702 Reviews (702)
5 Stars
264
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
83.9%
Recommend this course
586 out of 702 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Arboretum delivers a well-maintained, water-rich layout with plush fairways, sculpted bunkers, and consistently excellent course conditions. Friendly staff and a unique sushi restaurant with Japanese beer on tap make this a distinctive and rewarding experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6447 yards
Slope 139
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1990) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.0
702 Reviews (702)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 20
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 34
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features.

It was challenged course. It was difficult to me but I enjoyed games.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/26/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u035198227! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/09/2022

u314162326427, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/07/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314163370702. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

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Commented on 09/07/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314163370702. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Friendly staff and great new bar. Love playing this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you for your review, u479680179. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Arboretum Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Water everywhere, usually on the right side. Greens rolled well. Overall great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/30/2022

Hi, dbbeagle. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Nice course. Way overbooked, no ranger, incredibly slow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Hello, DRossGolf. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course friendly atmosphere

Enjoyed the round. Course was in good condition and the overall experience was very nice. Would recommend the course. Bring your friends and family and enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Hi, tajsyed. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Hello, Ming4013196. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenged

It's a good challenge to Test your game. Limit your mistakes or it will cost you strokes 7 Golf balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Hi, Petersen1007. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Hi, smaris666. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Arboretum Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sand Traps

Aren't they supposed to be Sand Traps? Seems to be Very Common in Midwest, Courses they get an allowance for Sand & go Overboard turn them into an OVER penalizing Beach trap boarding on Quicksand. Fun course though, will challenge your B & A Games .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Hi, Petersen1007. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is challenging

Front nine harder than back, lots of water and you don't have to be far off line to find it. Overall course very good, excellent condition, greens in good shape, a little slower than I would have expected. We stayed and had a sandwich, food very good and staff very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hi, John9671157. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Buddies golf

My buddies and I golf every other week together. We hadn’t been to Arboretum Club since before Covid. One buddy has never played the course. We had so much fun. The majority of our group golf etiquette hacks. We would certainly play it again. Thought he greens weren’t lightening fast, they are definitely faster than the local courses around that area and especially Glenview

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2022

Kevin7104044, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Arboretum Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/15/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u886853121! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/15/2022

Hi, u314163241523. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Arboretum Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Golf cart died and took 3 phone calls and 40 minutes for them to bring a new one

Terrible experience, our cart died on the 12th hole and it took 3 phone calls to the clubhouse and 40 minutes for them to bring us a new cart. We were unable to keep playing since my husbands golf bag doesn’t have a kick stand is made for a walking or riding cart, not made to be carried. The person at the clubhouse even hung up on me the second time we called asking if someone was coming with a new cart. We ended up driving back to the clubhouse when they finally brought a new cart and left without finishing. We had fallen behind so much and had the 2 slowest groups in front of us. Very disappointing experience.

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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hi, meghanm22,

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.

Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

Thank you for visiting Arboretum Golf Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hello, u314160099511. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Overall Arboretum is a fun course to play. It does have a few holes where you need to target a certain area then hit to the green. Overall, OB left and water to the right. It is challenging overall yet very fair. If you want a course that's easy and you can hit it anywhere, this is not the course. Greens are nice and true, with some but not too much undulation. They also now have an indoor range with six hitting stations that is excellent for warming up; very reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2022

Hi, u000007922069. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not easy, but a pleasure to play

Course is tough, largely due to the water hazards, but in greaat shape, as usual. Staff was very friendly on course, in club house, and in bar/restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2022

Hi, u1617830720. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

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